Directions:
- Bring the water to a boil in heavy large saucepan.
- Coarsely chop cauliflower leaves; set aside 1/2 cup and add remainder to water.
- Cover and simmer 25 minutes.
- Strain, pressing on leaves to extract as much liquid as possible; discard pressed leaves; return cooking liquid to saucepan.
- Cut cauliflower into florets; add to liquid with reserved 1/2 cup leaves.
- Cover and simmer until cauliflower and leaves are very tender, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat.
- Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently; whisk in milk.
- Increase heat and bring to boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Mix in 5 tablespoons parmesan cheese and nutmeg.
- Puree cauliflower with cooking liquid in batches in blender; return to saucepan and mix in cheese sauce.
- Bring to simmer, stirring constantly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with additional parmesan and sauteed croutons and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 126.88 Kcal (531 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 47.19 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.24g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 13.03mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 185.55mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 368.73mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 14.75g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 5.62g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.12g | 8% | |
| Protein | 5.53g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 36.3mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 157.7mg | 16% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 43.48 Kcal (182 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 16.17 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.8g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 4.47mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 63.58mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 126.34mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.05g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 1.93g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.72g | 8% | |
| Protein | 1.9g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 12.4mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 16% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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